The 50th American Music Awards are almost here, and the fan-voted awards will face stiff competition. TV personality Wayne Brady will host the live show with performances from Carrie Underwood, Yola, Anita, David Guetta, Bebe Rexha, Imagine Dragons and more. P!nk will also dedicate a performance to the late Olivia Newton-John.
Bad Bunny leads the nominees with a total of eight nominations, including the categories Artist of the Year, Favorite Touring Artist, Favorite Male Pop Artist, and Favorite Male Latin Artist. Beyoncé is close behind with six AMA nominations for Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Pop and R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Song and Favorite Pop and R&B Album. She, Taylor Swift and Drake — both also nominated for Artist of the Year — all tied in six nods each. Harry Styles, The Weeknd and Adele are also close behind, completing the Artist of the Year category with five nominations each.
“We Don’t Talk About Bruno” by The Encanto Cast is nominated for Collaboration of the Year as well as Favorite Pop Song. Taylor Swift’s “Red (Taylor’s Version)” album straddles both the pop album and country album categories, just as she nods to the artist.
Fans of any of the above mentioned artists and nominees may be wondering how to watch the 2022 American Music Awards, and below is the information:
What time do the AMAs start?
This year’s ceremony will take place on Sunday, November 20 at 8PM ET/PT.
Are The 2022 American Music Awards Streaming?
The AMAs will air live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET/PT (though the West Coast will receive a delayed version). The AMAs won’t be live streaming on major platforms, but you can stream them if you have Hulu with Live TV or Fubo TV.
Or you can stream the entire ceremony on Monday on Hulu with a regular Hulu subscription.
Who is hosting the 2022 American Music Awards?
Wayne Brady will lead the celebrations and festivities of one of music’s biggest nights.
Who has been nominated for the 2022 American Music Awards?
Nominees for Artist of the Year include Adele, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Drake, Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd.
Nominees for New Artist of the Year include Dove Cameron, Gayle, Lato, Manskin and Steve Lacy. F
Favorite Music Videos Adele’s “Easy On Me,” Bad Bunny’s “Me Porto Bonito (ft. Chenco Corleone),” Harry Styles’ “As It Was,” Lil Nas X’s “Industry Baby (feat. Jack Harlow)” will come. And last but not least Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well: The Short Film.”
Bad Bunny, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles and The Weeknd are in the running for Favorite Male Pop Artist, while Adele, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, Lizzo and Taylor Swift are in the running for Favorite Female Pop Artist.
Favorite Pop Albums Adele’s “30,” Bad Bunny’s “Un Verano Sin Ti,” Beyoncé’s “Renaissance,” Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House,” Taylor Swift’s “Red (Taylor’s Version)” and The Weeknd’s “Don FM”.
Who Is Performing At The 2022 American Music Awards?
The first round of artists announced include Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons, JID, PNK, Thames, Wizkid and Yola. Anitta, Ari Lennox, Bebe Rexha, Charlie Puth, David Guetta, Dove Cameron, Glorilla, Lil Baby and Stevie Wonder joined them in the latter announcement. Wonder will pay tribute to Lionel Richie, who is set to receive the Icon Award.
